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Ingredients

Method

  • STEP 1

    Boil lentils for 8-12 mins, then drain. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and gently cook the garlic, ginger and garam masala for 2-3 mins. Reserve 2 tbsp of the coconut milk, add the rest to the pan with the lentils and simmer for 5 mins.

  • STEP 2

    Heat grill to high. Arrange the cubed paneer on a foil-lined baking sheet and grill for 5 mins, turning once, until golden.

  • STEP 3

    Stir spinach into lentil mix and gently cook until just wilted. Divide between bowls, then top with the paneer and reserved coconut milk. Scatter over coriander and serve with naan bread.

RECIPE TIPS
SPINACH DHAL WITH CHICKEN

Marinate 2 skinless chicken breasts in 3 tbsp natural yogurt, juice 1 lime and 1 crushed garlic clove for 20 mins. Grill for 7-8 mins each side. Shred the chicken and serve with the dhal instead of paneer.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2010

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